Acts 24:27
25 As Paul expounded on righteousness, self-control, and the coming judgment, Felix became frightened and said, “You may go for now. When I find the time, I will call for you.”
26 At the same time, he was hoping that Paul would offer him a bribe. So he sent for Paul frequently and talked with him.
After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
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- BSB
- After two years had passed, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus. And wishing to do the Jews a favor, Felix left Paul in prison.
- KJV
- But after two years Porcius Festus came into Felix’ room: and Felix, willing to shew the Jews a pleasure, left Paul bound.
- WEB
- But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus, and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
- ASV
- But when two years were fulfilled, Felix was succeeded by Porcius Festus; and desiring to gain favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul in bonds.
- DARBY
- But when two years were completed, Felix was relieved by Porcius Festus as his successor; and Felix, desirous to oblige the Jews, to acquire their favour, left Paul bound.
- BLB
- But two years having been completed, Felix received Porcius Festus [as] successor, and wishing to acquire for himself favor with the Jews, Felix left Paul bound.
- ÅB
- Da to år var omme, fikk Feliks til ettermann Porcius Festus, og da Feliks gjerne ville vinne takk av jødene, lot han Paulus bundet etter seg.
- OTB
- Etter to år ble Felix etterfulgt av Porcius Festus, men fordi Felix ønsket å gi jødene en tjeneste, lot han Paulus bli fengslet.
- B1930
- Da to år var omme, fikk Feliks til eftermann Porcius Festus, og da Feliks gjerne vilde vinne takk av jødene, lot han Paulus bundet efter sig.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Acts 25:9
But Festus, wishing to do the Jews a favor, said to Paul, “Are you willing to go up to Jerusalem to stand trial before me on these charges?”
Read in contextActs 25:14
Since they were staying several days, Festus laid out Paul’s case before the king: “There is a certain man whom Felix left in prison.
Read in contextActs 12:3
And seeing that this pleased the Jews, Herod proceeded to seize Peter during the Feast of Unleavened Bread.
Read in contextMark 15:15
And wishing to satisfy the crowd, Pilate released Barabbas to them. But he had Jesus flogged, and handed Him over to be crucified.
Read in contextActs 25:1
Three days after his arrival in the province, Festus went up from Caesarea to Jerusalem,
Read in contextGalatians 1:10
Am I now seeking the approval of men, or of God? Or am I striving to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ.
Read in contextProverbs 29:25
The fear of man is a snare, but whoever trusts in the LORD is set securely on high.
Read in contextActs 26:32
And Agrippa said to Festus, “This man could have been released if he had not appealed to Caesar.”
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